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18mm as a Fraction

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Numbers can be categorized into different types. Fraction is one of its kind. It is always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. Fractions represent a part of a whole. Units of measurement like millimeters can be expressed in fractional form to aid in various calculations. For example, 18mm, we are going to learn how to express millimeters as a fraction of a meter.

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What is 18mm as a Fraction of a Meter?

18mm as a fractionAnswer

 

The answer for 18mm as a fraction of a meter will be 18/1000.

 

Explanation

 

Converting millimeters to a fraction of a meter can be easily done by understanding the relationship between the two units. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.

 

Step 1: Understand that 1 meter is equal to 1000 millimeters. Therefore, to express millimeters as a fraction of a meter, you set the millimeters over 1000.

 

Step 2: Here, 18mm becomes 18/1000 as a fraction of a meter.

 

Step 3: To simplify the fraction, find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 18 and 1000. The GCD is 2.

 

Step 4: Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD to simplify the fraction. 18/1000 = 9/500

 

Thus, 18mm can be written as a fraction 9/500 of a meter.

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Important Glossaries for 18mm as a Fraction

  • Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.

 

  • Millimeter: A unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.

 

  • Meter: The base unit of length in the metric system, equivalent to 1000 millimeters.

 

  • Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating how many parts of the whole are being considered.

 

  • Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, showing how many parts make up a whole.
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